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Overnight Oats ... Easy Recipe, Topping Ideas + Tips!

Overnight Oats Made Easy: Topping Ideas & Expert Tips!

Overnight Oats are a no-cook breakfast that combines rolled oats with milk, perfect for busy mornings and totally adaptable to personal taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Avoid instant or steel-cut oats for the best results.
  • 1 cups milk Substitute with almond, oat, coconut, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup Honey or agave syrup can be delicious alternatives.
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adjust according to personal taste or try nutmeg for a twist.
  • a pinch kosher salt Regular salt can work fine if kosher is unavailable.
Toppings
  • 1 cups fresh fruits Add seasonal berries, bananas, or apples.
  • 0.5 cups nuts Almonds, walnuts, or pecans for a satisfying crunch.
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter Peanut or almond butter for richness and protein.
  • 2 tablespoons seeds Chia or flax seeds for omega-3s and fiber.

Equipment

  • Mason jar or bowl

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a mason jar or bowl, mix together the rolled oats, milk, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until well combined.
  2. Seal the jar with a lid or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. In the morning, stir the overnight oats and adjust thickness with additional milk or yogurt if desired. Add your preferred toppings before serving.
  4. Enjoy your Overnight Oats straight from the jar for a convenient breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Always use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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